Voy a Pump You Up

Thanks for your awesome feedback on the video… I think little Bella’s ego is bigger than before. If that was even possible 😉

She was so excited you guys were complimenting her that she got sick. I’m really hoping that it’s just a fluke and that she’s just got a little stomachache instead of being *really* sick. She’s acting normal and happy, eating and drinking, so fingers crossed we wont have to make an am vet visit.

I started my morning off with a meeting and lovely BodyPump class with friends. The songs were lame as ever, but I LOVE it! Even pumped up my weights today a little 🙂

Here’s a video for those of you who’d like to see what a class looks like:

The dip was delicious in the wrap, but not my fave. I definitely like the TJs eggplant spread better.

Vega shake with almond milk:

Glorious.

I did the work thang today, hung out with the fam, and now the roomies and I are going to take turns cuddling Bella and watch Jersey Shore. I’m scary excited, especially after watching Snooki on the Ellen show yesterday 🙂

Hope you guys have a beautiful night and I’ll see ya on [Fashion] Friday <3

xoxo

Gina

Today’s tip: While doing squats, make sure your feet are directly under your hips and focus on sitting your booty BACK instead of straight down (with shoulders down and back, chest proud, and abs contracted)—don’t let your knees go over your toes. Contract your glutes as you come up, and you’ll target them more effectively.

So I’m totally gonna learn how to say “pump you up” just so I can say that to the bf tomorrow (he’s Spanish) and make him think I’m totally crazy. (Is that weird that I like to say random Spanish things to make him think I’m nuts? Wait, don’t answer that.)

Hey Gina I’m a 19yr old college student and I just recently purchased these so called Larabars haha. I’m from Canada and found them at Superstore for $7-something for 5! Are they that expensive in the states?
The main thing I noticed is that each bar is 220 calories. It seems like a lot? What’s your thoughts? Well, the peanut butter flavor is that much anyways. Which leads me to my next point- I was disappointed in the taste.

Should I give up Larabars or try another flavor and disregard the high calories?

hey girl,
yes they’re expensive here too- it’s because of the quality ingredients they use. what other flavors did you buy?
as a snack, they’re great, or you can do one with a large salad or soup to make it a meal

Love the glutes/squats reminder! Right before my fitness show, the very few times I worked face to face with a trainer, he told me that. To sit back. Think about sitting back, it does a booty good 🙂 And I always try to remember that when doing my squats. And to contract on the way up. It’s the little things, isn’t it 🙂

no, she goes with them this weekend. i didn’t want her to get used to this new house, then go with her new family and have to re-adjust– too much adjustment in a short amount of time, especially after coming from orlando. she’s been staying at my mom’s and i see her beautiful furry face every day 🙂

I felt the same way about the masala spread. I might have to find a recipe that uses it as something other than a dip-I’m obsessed with their hummus and love their eggplant hummus! Well, I just love TJs!

my goal was to increase readership, not just comments, even though comments are amazing and make the blog way more fun 🙂
i comment on a few blogs (when i see or read something that i have to say something about), but read them all the time. i’m a lurker 🙂

Hi Gina!
Your video was great – I’d love to see more WMOW on the blog! I have a question about squats – you said we shouldn’t let knees go over toes…but what about knees coming inwards? Whenever I am squatting quite heavy, my knees always quiver inwards a little bit on the up-motion. Is that bad!?
Thanks!

Body Pump is fantastic, I have been doing it for a few years now and it still burns every time. It’s disappointing to hear that the music and instructors can be a bit lame, I think the Body Pump class was started here in New Zealand and the workouts/music/instructors are managed and trained by the gym who started them, Les Mills. I haven’t come across a bad one yet. It’s great though cause it means the workouts change every three months (we get a launch party!) and your muscles never get used to the workout.

Thanks for posting this video, I was curious what Body Pump was like, its very similar to a class I go to at my gym called “Hard Core Total Body” Except the music is awesome and its miliatary-style so the teacher yells at you. Which I like cause it keeps me on my toes! Happy Friday! 🙂

Actually Gina, it’s impossible to do a proper squat without your knee going over the toes and if one’s back is strong and flexible enough the butt should be almost to the floor ie. thigs past parallel. Have a look at any power lifter or check out the crossfit.com site for form. Awesome blog by the way.

Do you by chance know what release(s) they are teaching at your gym for BP? I started teaching about a year ago and for the most part, the music on them has been fun! Well, fun if you like pop and rock music with a little “beat” added in. 🙂 The latest release (76) is getting launched here next week and has a ton of fun/popular songs from 2009!

Hey! Happy new year sweetie! I hope Bella gets well soon. Thanks for posting a body pump vid – I’ve never been to a class before. I think I’ll have to look out for a class in my area. I’m so lame at doing weights by myself in the gym! I need my butt kickng in the weights department. Loving your blog! x x

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